Why Did Radico Khaitan’s Q4 Net Profit Decline by 3.57%?

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Key Takeaways
- Net profit for Q4 FY25 is Rs 92.07 crore, down 3.57% from Q3.
- Total expenses increased by 1.24% to Rs 4,365.37 crore.
- Total income rose to Rs 4,486.8 crore, a growth of 1.01%.
- Net profit for FY25 jumped by 31.8% to Rs 345.61 crore.
- Plans to launch two luxury brands in Q1 FY26.
Mumbai, May 25 (NationPress) Radico Khaitan has reported a net profit of Rs 92.07 crore for the fourth quarter (Q4 FY25), reflecting a sequential decline of approximately 3.57% from Rs 95.48 crore in the preceding quarter (Q3 FY25).
During this period, the company’s total expenses surged to Rs 4,365.37 crore, marking an increase of 1.24% compared to Rs 4,312.09 crore in Q3.
Notably, this profit dip occurred despite a rise in total income and operational revenue.
Total income climbed to Rs 4,486.8 crore, showcasing a 1.01% increase, while revenue from operations saw a 1% growth, reaching Rs 4,485.42 crore.
For the complete fiscal year ending March 31 (FY25), Radico Khaitan’s net profit soared by 31.8% to Rs 345.61 crore, up from Rs 262.17 crore in the previous fiscal year (FY24).
Its total consolidated income hit Rs 17,103.38 crore, reflecting a 10.4% growth over FY24.
This achievement has enabled Radico Khaitan to surpass the $2 billion revenue threshold, marking its finest financial performance to date.
The company reported an impressive 18% year-on-year (YoY) revenue growth and achieved its highest-ever full-year EBITDA of Rs 668 crore.
In terms of volumes, the company demonstrated solid growth, with its total IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor) volume reaching 9.15 million cases in Q4, a remarkable 27.9% increase.
The Prestige and Above brands accounted for 3.40 million cases, or 39.1% of total IMFL volumes, which represents a 16.8% growth compared to the previous quarter.
Radico Khaitan, renowned for its premium offerings like Rampur Indian Single Malt and Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin, intends to introduce two new luxury brands in Q1 FY26.
The company also plans to venture into the super-premium whisky segment in the first half of the upcoming financial year.
Managing Director Abhishek Khaitan attributed the company's 28% volume growth in Q4 to the strong momentum established in Q3, marking its highest quarterly growth in the past three years.
Chairman and Managing Director Lalit Khaitan characterized FY25 as a pivotal year for the company, fueled by premiumization and sustained expansion in high-growth categories.